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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.17, 3,239.92 and 1,404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.17, 3,239.92 and 1,404.26 is: 1,937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.17 : 3,239.92 = 1,404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.17/3,239.92 = 1,404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.17x = 3,239.92 × 1,404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.17x = 4,549,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,690.06/2,348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.55

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